A one-stop shopping for things to see and do in the Providence area. Before your trip, check out their web site www.goprovidence.com for affordable getaway packages and listings of hotels, restaurants, attractions and more. Once you’re here, stop by their Visitor’s Center, conveniently located in the heart of downtown at the Rhode Island Convention Center for suggestions on where to eat, shop, dine and have fun.
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Great Places to Stay When Visiting Providence and WaterFire
Omni Providence Hotel
The Omni Providence Hotel would be delighted to welcome you to Providence. During your stay, relax and rejuvenate in the Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath. Luxuriate with our spa services, indoor pool, and whirlpool. Enjoy dining in Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, or Centro Restaurant and Lounge. The Omni Providence Hotel is connected to the Providence Place Mall where you may shop to your heart’s content. If you are in town for WaterFire, Waterplace Park is adjacent to the Omni Providence Hotel.
Hotel Providence
This landmark property, just a stroll away to WaterFire, offers an ideal location in the heart of downtown Providence’s Arts and Entertainment District. From vibrant theatres and shopping to its world-class educational institutions and bustling convention center, the hotel puts all the excitement of the city within short walking distance. Known for the most luxurious accommodations in town, spacious suites & hotel guest rooms satisfy tastes from hip and chic to elegant and antique. All rooms are richly appointed with a deft mix of sumptuous elements like high-end finishes, rich fabrics, and tiger maple accents. Superb personalized service only adds to the splendor you would expect from a leading hotel. For reservations or more information please call 401.861.8000 or visit us at HotelProvidence.com.
Hampton Inn & Suites
The new Hampton Inn and Suites is ideally located in the heart of the city’s bustling financial district. Not only is there the lure of WaterFire’s sparkling bonfires in easy walking distance from our hotel, so too is the Providence Convention Center, Providence Place Mall, and a myriad of upscale dining establishments.
Complete your experience with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, which is available to you the following morning in their elegant two-story atrium lobby.
Downtown Providence Courtyard
The Downtown Providence Courtyard by Marriott overlooks the flaming braziers of WaterFire and is the closest hotel to this spectacular event. Enjoy a sophisticated and “re-invented” Marriott hotel with dining, shopping, and entertainment right out our door. Our 216 oversize guestrooms and suites are perfect for couples or family getaways offering free wi-fi, an indoor pool, health club, and a sumptuous breakfast buffet. Check out www.courtyard.com/pvddt or call at 1.888.887.7955 to book your staff.
Providence Marriott Downtown
Discover a resort-style atmosphere nestled between the state capital and downtown Providence. Yankee Magazine voted the Providence Marriott Downtown the “Best Hotel for Pool Lovers” in 2014. Experience AQUA, Providence only poolside lounge and event space – famous for its margaritas and an all-you-can-eat taco bar! Indoor and outdoor connecting pools created a spa-like environment that you are sure to remember long after you leave. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner the award-winning Bluefin Grille is famous for its seafood dishes but truly has something for everyone. AQUA is open daily for lunch, dinner and hand-crafted cocktails. As a guest at Providence Marriott Downtown, you’ll enjoy the convenience of walking to WaterFire Providence or reserve a ride with the complimentary shuttle service. Book the WaterFire Providence getaway or the AQUA Escape package today. www.marriottprovidence.com
